As the season nears, the Seahawks get set to begin training camp Thursday. If you aren't sure what's been going on with the team lately, don't worry, we've got you covered.
Click through the gallery to read the top storylines heading into the 2013 season, and what you should be watching as the team enters camp.

We've all been there: the new kid in school, new person at work, new neighbor in town. It takes time to find your place in any environment. That dynamic won't change for an incoming crop of rookies headed by second-round pick Christine Michael. It will be interesting to see how the rookies mesh and how they are used during the team's camp.

The Seahawks had the No. 1 scoring defense under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley last season. As Bradley now takes over as the Jaguars' head coach, the defensive reins are passed to Dan Quinn, who returns to Seattle after a stint as defensive coordinator for the Florida Gators.
Schematically speaking, don't expect a ton of changes on defense, but do expect a more aggressive pass-rushing attack. It appears Quinn will use sack artist Bruce Irvin as a linebacker to provide added versatility up front. Aside from a few other tweaks, training camp will be telling as to how the defense responds under Quinn's leadership.

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6. Who will take over as the team's second tight end?

Presumed second-string tight end Anthony McCoy suffered a torn Achilles during the offseason, forcing the team to waive McCoy and look for other options at the position. Fifth-round draft pick and former Rice tight end Luke Willson seems like a logical fit at the position entering camp, but second-year man Sean McGrath could challenge Willson for the spot. Willson has the raw athleticism Pete Carroll loves, but McGrath may offer better run-blocking ability. In any case, the second tight end spot is up for grabs.

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7. Which young players will take leadership roles?

Teeming with youth at every position, this team will look for some of those youngsters to mature and step into leadership roles -- something key to any championship team. Despite his youth, second-year quarterback Russell Wilson is a natural leader. But on defense, it remains to be seen who will be leading the charge. Kam Chancellor? Brandon Browner? Richard Sherman? We'll have a chance to see which players will be the most outspoken throughout training camp.

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5. How healthy are the Hawks?

While things seem relatively peachy right now on the injury front, it's hard to gauge just how healthy the team is as it enters camp. We know defensive end Chris Clemons is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in the playoffs last season. But with Clemons reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehab, aiming for a Week 1 return, the team has limited injury concerns entering camp.
Former first-round pick James Carpenter also eyes a return after undergoing offseason knee surgery. The team will also be without tight end Anthony McCoy, who suffered a torn Achilles during the offseason.

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4. Will the pass rush improve?

The team may be without the two-headed sack monster of Chirs Clemons and Bruce Irvin for the start of the season, but after bringing in sack specialists Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett in free agency, the team made an obvious point to improve its pass rush in the offseason. On paper, the talent is certainly there, but that doesn't always equal production. We'll see how the pass rushers perform in training camp and if they can live up to expectations.

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3. The backup quarterback battle

We have a quarterback battle to watch! Okay, so it's not quite the first-string battle of last season. But with Russell Wilson securely locked into the starting role, the team still has yet to name Wilson's backup. The team sent Matt Flynn packing in the offseason and brought in the likes of Brady Quinn and former Seahawks starter Tarvaris Jackson to compete for the backup role. That competition will be in full swing come training camp. Stay tuned.

The Seahawks have an embarrassment of riches on the receiving end. But adding a No. 1 receiver like Percy Harvin poses different problems, as the returning starters will now compete for touches. It's assumed that Sidney Rice (last season's top wideout) will line up opposite Harvin as the team's No. 2 option. But aside from that, it's anyone's game. Look for Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin to battle for the third spot in the receiving hierarchy, but don't sleep on rookie fourth-round pick Chris Harper, who could give Baldwin and Tate a run for their money.

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1. Will Russell Wilson avoid the dreaded 'sophomore slump'?

Russell Wilson only got better as the season wore on last year, so all indications point to him doing more of the same in 2013. However, some still aren't sold on RW3, thinking last season was merely a mirage. Wilson has a chance to shut up the last of his critics this season.
We'll see if he can avoid a dip in performance, especially now that the league has had a chance to study up on the speedy quarterback.

Are you excited for the Seahawks upcoming season? You aren't alone.
With a bevy of talented young players fresh off a playoff run and a heated divisional rival down south, the hype surrounding this team could not be higher entering training camp. With the offseason now over and the players set to finally resume football activities, fans will have the chance to actually see their team instead of just read about them. Get ready to shout.

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Oh, and the Sea Gals aren't bad to watch either -- if you can pull your eyes away from the field, that is.
Seahawks training camp begins Thursday and runs through the preseason. Tickets to watch are sold out.

Oh, and the Sea Gals aren't bad to watch either -- if you can pull your eyes away from the field, that is.
Seahawks training camp begins Thursday and runs through the preseason. Tickets to watch are sold out.

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